Nicole Guinn
Donnellson,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9+ years of experience in the field. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
HSHS Medical Group
01.2014 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
CNA
Hillsboro Area Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of patients admitted to facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
CNA
Evergreen Assisted Living
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Lakeland Community College
Mattoon, IL05.2011
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Patient Triaging
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Assisting Physicians
- Charting and Recording
- Medical History Documenting
- Sample Collection
- Immunization Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
Timeline
LPN
HSHS Medical Group
01.2014 - Current
CNA
Hillsboro Area Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2014
CNA
Evergreen Assisted Living
04.2011 - 12.2011
Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Lakeland Community College
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